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🌱 ACC Board Chair's 2022 Vision + 3D Print House 'Zero' Unveiled

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Happy Monday, Austin! Here's everything worth knowing around town today.

First, today's weather:

Partly sunny. High: 86 Low: 63.

Here are the top stories in Austin today:

  1. Early this month, 2022 Austin Chamber of Commerce Board Chair Fred Heldenfels "published an op-ed in the Austin Business Journal about his vision for 2022 and beyond." In it, "he shared some of that vision at Cheers to the Year event. Among the things he said was, "My top priority for 2022 is to initiate a joint super-regional partnership between the eight-county San Antonio region and our five-county Austin region. We should find ways to collaborate with our neighbors to form a mutually beneficial economic development corridor or super-region in Central Texas." For the full article, click here and for some highlights visit: (Press Release Desk)
  2. On Sunday, March 27, a car fire occurred "at a parking garage located in the 100 block of East 5th Street." Firefighters from the Austin Fire Department extinguished the fire, which was "on the 6th floor of the garage," and fortunately there were no injuries. For more details visit: (KEYE TV CBS Austin)
  3. This month Icon 3D printing construction company Icon unveiled a 3D printed House Zero with an adjacent Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU). Both of them were "printed at the same time in eight days." Although tiny homes are small compared to typical homes, the market for them is hotter than ever. "Printed tiny homes are quietly growing in global popularity and can now be seen in countries like Canada and Japan." Better yet, now locals can find them "right in the heart of Austin." For details and pictures of the tiny houses in town visit: (Business Insider)

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Today in Austin:

From my notebook:

  • "Austin Parks and Recreation Department families, join our Play N' Learn Tiny Tot Fridays filled with hands-on activities that give children the opportunity to explore their sensory awareness through a variety of indoor and outdoor activities. Program activities include games, art, singing, and more! Register by Friday, April 1 at austintexas.gov/parksonline." (Facebook)
  • "This week from our network at Global Austin, join the United States Institute of Peace in a discussion about the ways nonviolent activism is meeting the challenge of digital authoritarianism, listen in on a talk with the Clements Center about the Psychology of Espionage and Leaking, and join the Pardee School at Boston University for a deeper look at the changing geostrategic environment around the Taiwan Strait. For more information about these and other events, visit International Austin Weekly Newsletter, March 24 - 30 (mailchi.mp)." (Facebook)
  • "Krazy Eagles located at 4700 Gilbert Rd. is open Tuesday-Saturday, 5-9 p.m. and for lunch Thursday and Friday, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. The hottest and tastiest wings and things on the planet are available for pick up and $3 for delivery. To order call 737-219-9956 or go to toasttab.com/krazyeagles." (Nextdoor)
  • "A neighbor in Austins' Colony area invites the community to visit the new group Crafty, 'a group for sharing crafts, DIY, and any creative hobbies.' Everyone who is interested is welcome to join at https://nextdoor.com/g/b0pwsb84n." (Nextdoor)

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You're all caught up for today! See you all tomorrow morning for another update.

— Gabriela Couvillion

About me: I'm an active mom of two grown sons and lifelong San Antonio resident. I received a BA in Spanish from the University of Texas at San Antonio, and in my free time I immerse myself in creative writing. Thanks for reading Patch, and feel free to reach out if you have any news and happenings you think may appeal to our readers!

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